Critical Thinking Questions 

Chapter 4 – Gender

Please answer the following questions below.  Please use your textbook to answer the questions.

Please adhere to the instructions for each question.

Please do not combine your paragraphs together.

Five to eight sentences will compose a paragraph.

1. How do sociologists explain the wage gap between men and women? Please answer this question in three paragraphs.

Do you think it is possible to reduce or eliminate the gap?  Please answer this statement with Yes or No and explain your Yes or No answer in two paragraphs.

2.  The gender role socialization process reinforces our beliefs about the differences between men and women. 

Is it possible to raise boys and girls the same way to be gender neutral in the socialization process? Please answer this statement with Yes or No

Why or why not?  Please explain your Yes or No answer in three paragraphs.

Chapter 4 Learning Objectives

1. Describe how the different sociological perspectives explain sex and gender-based inequalities.

2. Identify the consequences of gender inequality.

3. Describe the impact of discrimination on gender nonconformists.

4. Discuss the effects and prevalence of intimate partner violence and sexual assault.

5. Describe the four waves of feminism and explore recent social and legal developments in movements for gender equality.

Chapter 4 Additional Video and Multimedia Resources

Video Links

Video 1: 

Description: Adichie’s famous “We Should All Be Feminists” as delivered at a TedTalks event.

Video 2: 

Description: This short video describes Malala Yousafzai’s journey as an activist and leader for girl’s education.

Video 3: 

Description: CNN news story interviewing youth about the impact of marketing of toys as designated for girls verses boys, and children's requests for gender neutral toys.

Video 4: 

Description: Activist and poet Alok Vaid-Menon discusses the risks for trans and gender non-conforming people based on how they appear to cisgender people.

Audio Links

Audio 1: 

Description: This clip explores what masculinity looks like in today’s United States.

Audio 2: 

Description: Shanker Vedantam, an NPR reporter, speaks with parents who are working to raise their children outside of gender norms.

Article Link

Article 1: 

Description: This article from the American Association of University Women breaks down the implications of the gender pay gap.